Sr/ Principal Scrum Master (Top Secret) – Space Systems (Dulles)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector is seeking a Scrum Master to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be onsite located in Dulles, VA. You will become part of Northrop Grumman's Integrated Missions Operating Unit and Ground Capabilities organization to support a classified program with the development and delivery of mission critical satellite ground systems.

You should have strong interpersonal effectiveness, communication and problem-solving skills with an innate drive to continuously learn and accomplish tasks with quality in mind. You must have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Organize and facilitate program increment (PI) planning, daily stand ups, iteration reviews, retrospectives, iteration planning, demos and other meetings
• Track and communicate Agile metrics which may include team velocity and sprint/program increment progress within the Scaled Agile (SAFe) framework
• Ensure the Scrum/Kanban Framework is implemented effectively and provide coaching/training at the team level to maximize benefits of SAFe framework
• Function as servant leader for team by identifying and removing impediments, facilitating discussion and conflict resolution
• Support the Product Owner, assist with product backlog maintenance, internal and external communication
• Assist with making appropriate commitments to deliver business value through story selection, definition of tasks and estimation
• Participate proactively in developing and maintaining standards, tools, processes, and best practices with the team
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of customer’s mission, priorities, and supporting processes and practices

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level. 

Basic Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below.

Principal Scrum Master

• Active/current TS is required at time of application
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years’ experience; or 3 years’ experience with a Masters; or a PhD.  Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Government customers
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Sr. Principal Scrum Master

• Active/current TS is required at time of application
• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 9 years’ experience; or 7 years’ experience with a Masters; or 4 years of experience with a PhD.  Experience can be considered in lieu of degree

• Previous experience supporting U.S. Government customers
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in one or more of these designations is preferred.

• Certification: SAFe SPC, Scrum Alliance Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or Professional Scrum Master (PSM)
• 2 years of experience working as a Scrum Master/Team coach
• Knowledge of space/ground communication technologies and architectures
• Experience with cybersecurity or networking
• Experience with Cost Account Management (CAM) Role
• Experience with Earned Value Management System (EVMS)

The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft.  We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants.  Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Link: www.northropgrumman.com/benefits

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Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00Salary Range 2: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.